rationale
nounStress: third syllable
Syllables: ra-tion-ale (3)
English Definition
A set of reasons or a logical basis for a course of action or a belief.
Example Sentence
He explained the rationale behind his decision.
US IPA
/ˌræʃəˈnæl/
UK IPA
/ˌræʃəˈnɑːl/